Senior Center Assistant

The Salvation Army

NORTH & CENTRAL ILLINOIS DIVISION

Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center - Chicago

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

JOB TITLE:                            Senior Center Assistant

LOCATION/DEPT:                 Kroc Center- Chicago

REPORTS to (TITLE):           Senior Center Supervisor

PAY GRADE:                         202

PAY RANGE:                         $17.00-$20.40

                                               

WHO WE ARE

At The Salvation Army, we are dedicated to “Doing the Most Good”. We are made up of thousands of officers, soldiers, staff, volunteers, donors, and partners working together to holistically meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our most vulnerable neighbors. We do this through programs designed to combat homelessness and hunger, provide safe spaces for kids after school and on the weekends, achieve and maintain sobriety, and give hope to the hopeless. The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division provides these services to people in need.

 

MISSION

The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center of Chicago exists to express the mission and ministry of The Salvation Army through a safe, enriching and sacred environment where all individuals have access to opportunities to reach their physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential. The Vision of the Chicago Kroc Center is to touch individuals, families and seniors of the Southside with: Community – Wellness – Excellence – Character – Faith.

 

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Center Assistant will be responsible to create an inviting and purposeful environment within the Senior Center.  This includes programming educational activities, health initiatives, social support, volunteer opportunities, and increasing senior participation in the overall Kroc Center programs and membership. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. As a member of the RJKCCC Education Program Team the Senior Center Assistant will assist in planning, directing and guiding the Senior Center programs and activities.
   1. Direct the development, implementation and evaluation of programming that meets the goals and objectives of the RJKCCC.
   2. Under the direction of the Senior Center Supervisor, help to implement classes, curriculums, and collection of fees for the Senior Center.
   3. Help implement daily activities for Seniors (educational, social, health initiatives, trips, events)
   4. Provide emotional and spiritual support to Seniors.
   5. Assist supervisor with office support system.
   6. Follow and ensure adherence to The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures.
2. Leadership to Staff and Volunteers
   1. Support the Senior Center Supervisor in ensuring that the volunteers are competent, trained, to the mission of The RJKCCC and The Salvation Army.
   2. Support the Senior Center Supervisor in ensuring that volunteers are trained in Safe from Harm.
3. Meetings and Communication.
   1. Works in a cooperative manner with the other on-site staff, especially in the Education area. This includes the reporting of all statistics and outcome projects of the center related to the education and arts programs.
   2. Attends all scheduled staff meetings. 
   3. Works in cooperation with Events Coordinator for use of Celebration Rooms/Senior Center.
   4. Works in cooperation with The Salvation Army Family Services Department.
4. Facilities/Safe Working Environment 
   1. Supports systems that safeguard any and all facilities, supplies and equipment related the Senior Center.
   2. Report all problems with facilities to the Facilities Director.
   3. Ensure the attractive appearance and cleanliness of the Senior Center.
5. Professional Grow